RE: [sv-ec] 18.5.1: trans_range_list

I have no problems making the BNF change as an editorial change (no Mantis
item) as long as the EC chair also give a nod of approval.

Regarding changing the cross reference (which is just editorial) should it
be deleted, or is there a different cross reference that should be
substituted?

Stu
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Stuart Sutherland
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neil.Korpusik@Sun.COM [mailto:Neil.Korpusik@Sun.COM]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2008 2:04 PM
> To: Bresticker, Shalom
> Cc: sv-ec@eda.org; stuart@sutherland-hdl.com
> Subject: Re: [sv-ec] 18.5.1: trans_range_list
> 
> Hi Shalom,
> 
> I agree with you on this point. Such a change does not appear to
> alter the allowed syntax in any way.
> 
> I'm ok letting the Editor make the change.
> 
> Neil
> 
> 
> 
> Bresticker, Shalom wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > In 18.5.1 (Syntax 18-3) and A.2.11:
> >
> > trans_range_list ::=
> > trans_item
> > | trans_item [ [* repeat_range ] ]
> > | trans_item [ [-> repeat_range ] ]
> > | trans_item [ [= repeat_range ] ]
> >
> > where the outer brackets are black and the inner ones are red.
> > That is, the outer brackets mean that the contents are optional.
> > But then it reduces to the first alternative, simple trans_item.
> > So I think all the outer brackets are redundant.
> >
> >
> > 18.5.1 says,
> > "Consecutive repetitions of transitions are specified using (see
> Annex
> > F):"
> > While this syntax is formally defined in Annex F, that is in the
> context
> > of assertions. While the meaning may be similar, I am not sure it is
> > identical and that the formal description there is accurate and
> relevant
> > to transitions also. Even if it is, I am not sure it is helpful to
> give
> > that xref here.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Shalom
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